Category Archives: Sweets

“Did you leave room for dessert?” Of course we did. We don’t always eat sweets, but when we do we go for the best.

Recipe: Pecan Pie a la Highland Park Cafeteria

It’s generally agreed that the delicious Highland Park Cafeteria pecan pie follows the recipe on the label of Karo Light Corn Syrup. My modest enhancement is to tweak the handling of the pecans and add a few extra nuts. Makes … Continue reading

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Recipe: Election Bread (we need it more than ever)

In the Atlas Obscura article that inspired my Bone Bread recipe, I learned Marie Antoinette never said “let them eat cake”. More likely she said “let them eat brioche” which is a more reasonable suggestion. But there’s no evidence she … Continue reading

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Recipe: Leftover Halloween Candy Snack Mix

What to do with your leftover Halloween mini-candies? Turn them into Leftover Halloween Candy Snack Mix! This is a modification of an original recipe we referenced awhile back from Momofuku Milk Bar maven Christina Tosi. Makes 4 cups. Ingredients: 2 … Continue reading

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Recipe: Maple Apple Butter

When windfall apples are all over your yard and you have a gallon of maple syrup in the pantry, you make Maple Apple Butter. The long caramelization plus the mystery spice (it’s cardamon) produce a grown-up cousin to applesauce. Spread … Continue reading

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Recipe: Joy Balls

Joy Balls really do taste quite a bit like Almond Joy candies. I started with this paleo recipe but rolled them in coconut at the end to dress them up a bit. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen balls; three is … Continue reading

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Recipe: Cashew Coconut Clusters

This Cashew Coconut Clusters recipe originates with the diabolical Dr. Ludwig, but I am appropriating it because his method for melting the chocolate (just mix it in with the other ingredients on the baking sheet) doesn’t work at all. Makes … Continue reading

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Recipe: Mom’s Tangy Lemon Bars

My mother loved the lemon bars from Putnam Market in Saratoga Springs, so in honor of her 100th birthday I whipped up a close approximation based on a recipe from Alice Medrich. These are really easy to make and very, … Continue reading

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Recipe: Stuffing Pudding (bread pudding made with leftover Thanksgiving stuffing)

Send that final tub of leftover stuffing out with a sweet farewell. Stuffing Pudding is made with Eagle Brand condensed milk, which you may well have around from your holiday bakes. Serves 8-10 as dessert. Ingredients: 4 c leftover bread … Continue reading

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Recipe: Leftover Banana Bread

The Eagle Brand condensed milk adds a nice richness to this leftover banana bread. A good thing to make after the holidays when you discover lots of blackened bananas lurking in the corners of your refrigerator. Makes 1 big loaf. … Continue reading

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Recipe: Election Cake

U.S. Election Day in the early years of our Republic was a happy and festive occasion. Election Cake was served as a reward for voting or simply to celebrate democracy. A number of bakers are offering it this year to encourage … Continue reading

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